Traditional craftsmen working on this product
Shogo Yamatsuka
Japanese Knife Ginsan Craftsmanship
- Mr. Yamatsuka began his career as a blacksmith in 1974, and in 2012, he was recognized as a traditional craftsman with excellent forging skills in the Sakai blade-making sector.
- He is a craftsman in Sakai, rare for his mastery of Ginsan steel.
- Building on the rust-resistant Ginsan forging techniques learned from his father, he is always aiming to improve his skills.
Tadayoshi Yamatsuka
Master of Japanese Knife Mirror Polishing
- Mr. Yamatsuka was recognized as a traditional craftsman in 2022.
- Excelling in blade sharpening skills, especially for thin blades
- Renowned in Sakai for his mirror polished technique on Japanese knives.
KIREAJI's Three Promises to You
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1. High-quality Japanese Knive
KIREAJI offers high-quality knives crafted by skilled artisans from Sakai City. Utilizing traditional techniques and carefully selected materials, we achieve superior sharpness and durability.
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2. Genuine Sharpness
To ensure you experience sharpness, we provide a free Honbazuke by our skilled craftsmen.
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3. Lifetime Knife Use
Every knife comes with a free Saya(Sheath) for durability. We also provide paid after-sales services with Sakai City Japanese knife workshop.
Features of Ginsan
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Comparable Sharpness to Steel
Ginsan is a material with a high carbon content and exceptional hardness. When sharpened, it exhibits a sharpness comparable to that of steel knives.
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Most Sharpenable Among Stainless Knives
With a hardness of around 60, similar to carbon-based Japanese knives, Ginsan mitigates the typical difficulty of sharpening associated with stainless steel. It is relatively easy to handle even for beginners.
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Rust-Resistant with Minimal Food Adhesion
Stainless Ginsan knives are resistant to rust and offer minimal food adhesion while cutting. This material is favored by craftsmen in the Japanese cuisine industry.
Recommended Users for Ginsan
While being resistant to rust, it offers blade sharpness comparable to carbon steel. Its long-lasting sharpness and ease of maintenance make it popular among professional chefs and knife enthusiasts.
Before Using a Knife
We hope that everyone will use their knives for a long time. To achieve this, I'd like to review what we should pay attention to and what we shouldn't do in order to continue using them effectively.
Daily Care of Japanese Knives
We aim for all of you to use your knives for a long time. To achieve this, we have summarized what aspects of knife care you should pay attention to on a regular basis.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. (Estimated reply time: within 10 hours)
